# NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS Wave 2 Submittal for 2015 VOLUME II SURVEY QUESTIONS

Part 2a Teacher Grade 4

Part 2a contains Teacher Grade 4 components: Science — Classroom Organi zation and Instruction KaSA (Puerto Rico adapted) Teacher — BET, COI-Math NIES Questions The amount of time estimated to complete these forms: Grade 4 Teacher Questionnaire – 30 minutes KaSA (Puerto Rico adapted) Teacher – 20 minutes NIES Teacher Questionnaire – 20 minutes

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1 30 minutes for complete Grade 4 teach er questionnaire; 20 minutes for NIES teacher questionnaire; 20 minutes for KaSA t eacher.

# Teacher Grade 4 Classroom Organization and Instruction (COI) – Science

Teacher Grade 4 COI-Science QuestionsThe following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for science instruction. If you teach more than one fourth-grade class , please choose a single class to use as the basis for answering the questions about classroom organization. If you do not teach science , you have finished this questionnaire. Thank you for your time.VB598092 1. Which best describes your role in teaching science to this class? Select one circle. A I do not teach science to this class. B I teach all or most subjects , including science. C The only subject I teach is science. D We team teach , and I have primary responsibility for teaching science.

VF017603 2. How many students are in this class? A 15 or fewer B 16–18 C 19–20 D 21–25 E 26–30 F 31–35 G 36 or moreVF633144 5. To what extent do you use each of the following student groupings for science instruction in your classroom? Select one circle in each row.

Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent a. Groupings based on students ’ interest in science/science-related topics ABCD VF633146 b. Groupings based on students ’ learning preferences or styles ABCD VF633149 c. Groupings based on students ’ readiness or current achievement level ABCD VF633150 VH142206 4. Are students assigned to this class by achievement level? A Yes B No VH142009 3. In a typical week , how much time do you spend teaching science to the students in this class? Write in the hours and minutes. ________ hours and ________ minutes per week .VB608618 7. In this class , about how much time do you spend on each of the following areas of science? Select one circle in each row. None Little Some A lot a. Life science ABCD VB608619 b. Earth and space science ABCD VC759072 c. Physical science ABCD VB608621 d. Engineering and technology ABCD VC759073 VB610542 6. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in science? Select one circle in each row.

Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a week Almost every day a. Multiple-choice tests ABCD VB610543 b. Short written responses ( e.g. , a phrase or sentence ) ABCD VB610544 c. Long written responses ( e.g. , several sentences or paragraphs ) ABCD VB610545 d. Performance-based assessments ABCD VH157952 e. Group projects ABCD VH157953 .VC767836 8. About how often do your science students do each of the following? Select one circle in each row.

Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a week Every day or almost every day a. Read a science textbook ABCD VC767837 b. Read a book or magazine about science ABCD VC767838 c. Work with other students on a science activity or project ABCD VC767839 d. Prepare a written science report ABCD VC767841 e. Watch a movie , video , or DVD about science ABCD VC767843 f. Watch a science teacher do a science activity ABCD VC767845 g. Do hands-on activities or investigations in science ABCD VC767846 h. Talk about the measurements and results from students ’ hands-on activities ABCD VC767849 i. Take a science test or quiz ABCD VC767850 j. Identify questions that can be addressed through scientific investigations ABCD VC767851 k. Discuss the kinds of problems that engineers can solve ABCD VC767852 .

l. Figure out different ways to solve a science problem ABCD VC767854 m. Present what they have learned about science ABCD VC767856VC970876 9. To what extent do you emphasize each of the following objectives in teaching science to your fourth-grade class? Select one circle in each row.

Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent a. Increase students ’ interest in science ABCD VC970917 b. Increase awareness of the importance of science in daily life ABCD VC970928 c. Learn about applications of science to environmental issues ABCD VC970930 d. Teach scientific facts and principles ABCD VC970919 e. Teach scientific methods ABCD VC970920 f. Equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for studying science in upper grade levels ABCD VF633172 g. Develop systematic observation skills ABCD VC970929 h. Develop inquiry skills ABCD VC970923 i. Develop skills in lab techniques ABCD VC970926 j. Develop problem-solving skills ABCD VF654319 k. Develop scientific writing skills ABCD VC970931 .VF633196 10. To what extent does your school system ( including your school and school district ) provide the following to you? Select one circle in each row.

Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent a. Science textbooks ( including digital forms , such as online textbooks ) ABCD VF633197 b. Science magazines and books ( including digital forms , such as online magazines and books ) ABCD VF633198 c. Supplies or equipment for science demonstrations ABCD VF633199 d. Supplies or equipment for science labs ABCD VF633200 e. Space to conduct science labs ABCD VF633201 f. Computers for students ’ use in class ABCD VF633208 g. Computer labs ABCD VF633203 h. Computers for teachers ’ use ABCD VF633204 i. Computerized science labs for classroom use ABCD VF633205 j. Audiovisual materials ABCD VF633206 k. Science kits ABCD VF633207 l. Scientific measurement instruments ( e.g. , telescopes , microscopes , thermometers , or weighing scales ) ABCD VF633202c. Tablet computer ABCD VH157962 d. Digital projector ( device that connects to a computer to display presentations or demonstrate lessons , such as an LCD ) ABCD VC973473

e. CD-ROM ABCD VC973474 f. Online software ABCD VC973475 g. Digital music device ( pocket-sized music player used to listen to or create audio files , such as an MP3 player ) ABCD VC973476 h. Cable/satellite/ closed-circuit television ABCD VC973477 i. DVD player and DVDs ABCD VC973478 j. Digital camera ABCD VC973479 k. Graphing calculator ABCD VC973480 l. Handheld device ( pocket-sized computing device , such as personal digital assistant or smartphone ) ABCD VC973481 m. Data collection sensors/ probes ( tool that connects to a handheld device or graphing calculator and detects motion , pH , temperature , light ) ABCD VC973482

n. Online course management system ( web-based software used to organize information , assignments , grades , and discussions ) ABCD VC973483 o. Digital whiteboard ( computerized display panels that can respond to fingertip command and creates a shared interactive space , akin to traditional chalkboards ) ABCD VC973484 VC971957 11. To what extent do you use each of the following technological resources for fourth-grade science instruction? Select one circle in each row.

Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent a. Desktop computer ABCD VC973470 b. Laptop computer ABCD VC973471HE001022 12. Which of the following statements is true about how well your school system provides you with the instructional materials and other resources you need to teach your class? A I get all the resources I need. B I get most of the resources I need. C I get some of the resources I need. D I don ’ t get any of the resources I need.

VC767811 13. When you teach science to your fourth-grade class , do you do any of the following? Select one circle in each row.

Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent a. Use a different set of methods in teaching some students ABCD VC767814 b. Supplement the regular course curriculum with additional material for some students ABCD VC767820 c. Vary the pace of instruction for some students ABCD VF633254 d. Have some students engage in different classroom activities ABCD VC767823 e. Set different achievement standards for some students ABCD VC767824VC767810 14. How often do you meet with students one-on-one to review their work and evaluate their progress in science? A Never or hardly ever B A few times a year C Once or twice a month D Once or twice a week E Every day or almost every day

VC767829 15. How often do you do each of the following with individual students to evaluate their progress in science? Select one circle in each row.

Never or hardly ever A few times a year Once or twice a month Once or twice a

week Every day or almost every day a. Discuss the student ’ s current level of performance ABCDE VC767830 b. Set goals for specific progress the student would like to make ABCDE VC767831 c. Discuss progress the student has made toward goals previously set ABCDE VC767832 d. Determine how to adjust your teaching strategies to meet the student ’ s current learning needs and to reflect the student ’ s future goals ABCDE VC767834VH142241 16. In addition to your regular classroom instruction , how often do you use the following to engage fourth-grade students in learning science? Select one circle in each row.

Not at all 1–2 times per year 3 or more times per year a. Science fairs ABC VH142242 b. Science competitions ABC VH142244 c. Science-related field trips ( including museums , zoos , aquariums , science centers , and other similar sites ) ABC VH142243

# Teacher Grade 4 KaSA Background, Education, Training (adapted for Puerto Rico)

Teacher Grade 4 KaSA BET QuestionsVB331330 1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Select all squares that apply. A No , I am not Hispanic or Latino. B Yes , I am Mexican , Mexican American , or Chicano. C Yes , I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American. D Yes , I am Cuban or Cuban American. E Yes , I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.

VB331331 2. Which of the following best describes you? Select all squares that apply. A White B Black or African American C Asian D American Indian or Alaska Native E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

VE577729 3. Excluding student teaching , how many years have you worked as an elementary or secondary teacher , counting this year? A Less than 1 year B 1–2 years C 3–5 years D 6–10 years E 11–20 years F 21 or more yearsVE577841 4. Have you been awarded tenure by the school where you currently teach? A Yes B No C My school does not award tenure.

VF241195 5. Do you hold a regular or standard teaching certificate in Puerto Rico? A Yes , I hold a permanent certificate. B Yes , I hold a temporary certificate. ( This type of certificate may require additional coursework , student teaching , etc. ) C No , but I am currently working toward certification. D No , and I am not planning to obtain certification.

VF096243 6. Did you enter teaching through an alternative route to certification program? ( An alternative route to certification program is a program that was designed to expedite the transition of nonteachers to a teaching career , for example , a state , district , or university alternative route to certification program. ) A Yes B NoVC309891 7. Are you certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in at least one content area? ( The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nongovernmental organization that administers National Board certification , a voluntary national assessment program that certifies teachers who meet high professional standards. In order to gain certification , the candidate must at least complete a portfolio of classroom practice and pass one or more tests of content knowledge. ) A Yes , I am fully certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. B I am working towards my National Board certification. C No

HE001012 8. What is the highest academic degree you hold? A High school diploma B Associate ’ s degree/vocational certification C Bachelor ’ s degree D Master ’ s degree E Education specialist ’ s or professional diploma based on at least one year ’ s work past master ’ s degree F Doctorate G Professional degree ( e.g. , M.D. , LL.B. , J.D. , D.D.S. )VB333658 9. Did you have a major , minor , or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of your undergraduate coursework? Select one circle in each row.

Yes , a major Yes , a minor or special emphasis No a. Mathematics education ABC VB482657 b. Mathematics ABC VB482658 c. Engineering or engineering education ABC VC304764 d. Other mathematics-related subject such as statistics ABC VB608497 e. Education ( including elementary or early childhood ) ABC VB482660 f. Special education ( including students with disabilities ) ABC VE113515 g. Spanish language learning ABC VF269303

VE741708 10. Since completing your undergraduate degree , have you taken any graduate courses?

A Yes Go to Question 11.

B No Skip to Question 12.VB345619 11. Did you have a major , minor , or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of your graduate coursework? Select one circle in each row.

Yes , a major Yes , a minor or special emphasis No a. Mathematics education ABC VB473837 b. Mathematics ABC VB473838 c. Engineering or engineering education ABC VC304761 d. Other mathematics-related subject such as statistics ABC VB473839 e. Education ( including elementary or early childhood ) ABC VB473840 f. Special education ( including students with disabilities ) ABC VE113560 g. Spanish language learning ABC VF269309VB543441 12. Consider all of the professional development activities you participated in during the last two years . To what extent did you learn about each of the following topics? Select one circle in each row.

Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent a. How students learn mathematics ABCD VB543502 b. Mathematics theory or applications ABCD VB543503 c. Content standards in mathematics ABCD VB543504 d. Curricular materials available in mathematics ( units , texts ) ABCD VB543505 e. Instructional methods for teaching mathematics ABCD VB543506 f. Effective use of manipulatives in mathematics instruction ABCD VB519181 g. Effective use of calculators in mathematics instruction ABCD VB543507 h. Use of computers or other technology in mathematics instruction ABCD VB543508 i. Methods for assessing students in mathematics ABCD VB543509 j. Preparation of students for district and state assessments ABCD VB543510 k. Issues related to ability grouping in mathematics ABCD VB543511 l. Strategies for teaching mathematics to students from diverse backgrounds ( including Spanish language learners ) ABCD VC038711VB482582 13. During the last two years , did you participate in or lead any of the following professional development activities related to the teaching of mathematics ? Select one circle in each row.

Yes No a. College course taken after your first certification A B VB482583 b. Workshop or training session A B VB482584 c. Conference or professional association meeting A B VB482585 d. Observational visit to another school A B VB482586 e. Mentoring and/or peer observation and coaching as part of a formal arrangement A B VB482587 f. Committee or task force focusing on curriculum , instruction , or student assessment A B VB482588 g. Regularly scheduled discussion or study group A B VB482589 h. Teacher collaborative or network , such as one organized by an outside agency or over the Internet A B VB482590 i. Individual or collaborative research A B VB482591 j. Independent reading on a regular basis—for example , educational journals , books , or the Internet A B VB482592 k. Co-teaching/team teaching A B VB482593 l. Consultation with a mathematics specialist A B VB482594

VC309922 14. Did you lead any of the activities listed in the previous question ( Question 1 ? A Yes B No 3)VC191232 15. During the last two years , have you received training from any source in any of the following areas? Select one circle in each row.

No , I am already proficient. No , I have not. Yes a. Basic computer training ABC VC191233 b. Software applications ABC VC191234 c. Use of the Internet ABC VC191235 d. Use of other technology—for example , satellite access , wireless Web , interactive video , closed-circuit television , videoconferencing ABC VC191237 e. Integration of computers and other technology into classroom instruction ABC VC191238

# Teacher Grade 4 KaSA Classroom Organization and Instruction - Math (adapted for Puerto Rico)

Teacher Grade 4 KaSA COI-Math QuestionsThe following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for mathematics instruction. If you teach more than one fourth-grade class , please choose a single class to use as the basis for answering the questions about classroom organization. If you do not teach mathematics , you have finished this questionnaire. Thank you for your time.VC311698 1. Which best describes your role in teaching mathematics to this class? A I do not teach mathematics to this class. B I teach all or most subjects , including mathematics. C The only subject I teach is mathematics. D We team teach , and I have primary responsibility for teaching mathematics.

VF017603 2. How many students are in this class? A 15 or fewer B 16–18 C 19–20 D 21–25 E 26–30 F 31–35 G 36 or more

VB543515 3. How many hours of mathematics instruction do your students receive in a typical week? A Less than 3 hours B At least 3 hours , but less than 5 hours C At least 5 hours , but less than 7 hours D 7 or more hours

HE002412 4. Are students assigned to this class by ability? A Yes B NoHE001104 5. Do you create groups within this class for mathematics instruction on the basis of ability? A Yes B No

Never or hardly ever Once or twice a year Once or twice a month Once or twice a week a. Multiple-choice tests ABCD HE001131 b. Problem sets ABCD HE001132 c. Short ( e.g. , a phrase or sentence ) or long ( e.g. , several sentences or paragraphs ) written responses ABCD HE001133 d. Individual or group projects or presentations ABCD HE001134

HE001106 7. Approximately how much mathematics homework do you assign to students in this class each day? A None B 15 minutes C 30 minutes D 45 minutes E One hour F More than one hour HE001130 6. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in mathematics? Select one circle in each row.lessons? A Unrestricted use B Restricted use C Calculators are not permitted.

VB535973 9. What kind of calculator do your students usually use during mathematics lessons? A None B Basic four-function ( addition , subtraction , multiplication , division ) C Scientific ( not graphing ) D Graphing

VB535974 10. When you give students a mathematics test or quiz , how often do they use a calculator? A Never B Sometimes C Always VB543554 8. To what extent are students permitted to use calculators during mathematicsLittle or no emphasis Moderate emphasis Heavy emphasis a. Numbers and operations ABC ID110366 b. Measurement ABC ID110367 c. Geometry ABC ID110368 d. Data analysis , statistics , and probability ( informal introduction of concepts ) ABC ID110369 e. Algebra and functions ( informal introduction of concepts ) ABC ID110370

VB543516 12. Are computers available for use by you or your students? A Yes , computers are available to my students and to me. B Yes , I have access to computers , but my students do not. C No , neither my students nor I have access to computers at school. TO044600 11. Think about your plans for this mathematics class for the entire year. How much emphasis did you or will you give each of the following? Select one circle in each row.Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a week Every day or almost every day a. Practice or review mathematics topics on the computer ABCD VC976199 b. Extend mathematics learning with enrichment activities on the computer ABCD VC976201 c. Research a mathematics topic on the computer ABCD VF018142 d. Use a drawing program for geometric shapes ABCD VC976206 e. Play mathematics computer games ABCD VC976210

VC976295 14. Which of the following statements best describes how well your school system provides you with the materials and other resources you need for mathematics instruction? A I do not have the resources I need. B I have some of the resources I need. C I have most of the resources I need. D I have all of the resources I need. VC976197 13. In your fourth-grade mathematics class this year , how often do your students use a computer or other technological resources to do each of the following? Select one circle in each row.Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent a. Set different achievement standards for some students ABCD VC976297 b. Supplement the regular course curriculum with additional material for some students ABCD VC976298 c. Have some students engage in different classroom activities ABCD VC976299 d. Use a different set of methods in teaching some students ABCD VC976300 e. Pace my teaching differently for some students ABCD VC976301 VC976296 15. When you teach mathematics to your fourth-grade class , do you do any of the following? Select one circle in each row.Never or hardly ever A few times a year Once or twice a month Once or twice a

week Every day or almost every day a. Discuss the student ’ s current level of performance ABCDE VC976304 b. Set goals for specific progress the student would like to make ABCDE VC976305 c. Discuss progress the student has made toward goals previously set ABCDE VC976306 d. Determine how to adjust your teaching strategies to meet the student ’ s current learning needs and to reflect the student ’ s future goals ABCDE VC976307 VC976303 16. How often do you do each of the following with individual students to evaluate their progress in mathematics? Select one circle in each row.

# Teacher Grade 4 NIES

Teacher Grade 4 NIES Questions The amount of time estimated to co mplete this form is 20 minutes.VC190809 1. Counting this year , how many years have you taught at this school? If less than 1 year total at this school , enter “ 01. ”

Years National Indian Education Study Grade 4 Teacher Questionnaire The questions in this survey are designed to gather information about the classroom experiences of American Indian or Alaska Native ( AI/AN ) students. In particular , we ask about the inclusion of native languages and cultural perspectives in the curriculum and about interactions between the school and the AI/AN community. Teachers who have only a few AI/AN students in their classes may adopt different teaching strategies than teachers who have many such students. There are no wrong answers to these questions. Use only a No. 2 pencil to answer all questions in this booklet. Some questions require you to answer by filling in the ovals completely. For other questions , you are asked to fill in numbers. For these questions , please print the appropriate number LEGIBLY in each of the boxes provided. Keep all printing in boxes.

Other questions require you to PRINT ANSWERS LEGIBLY on the lines indicated. For all questions , do not make any stray marks. 

# 0 5 Example : 5 Should be written as NIES Grade 4 TeacherVH018105 2. How many students are currently in your class?

Students

VB592443 3. To what extent have you acquired knowledge , skills , and information specific to teaching American Indian or Alaska Native students from each of the following sources? Fill in one oval on each line.

Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent a. Independent reading and study ABCD VB592446 b. Your own personal or family background and experiences ABCD VB592448 c. Locally sponsored American Indian or Alaska Native cultural orientation program ABCD VC202922 d. Living and working in an American Indian or Alaska Native community ABCD VC202915VE012624 4. To what extent have you acquired knowledge , skills , and information specific to teaching American Indian or Alaska Native students from each of the following types of classes? Fill in one oval on each line.

Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent a. College courses , or other classes or workshops with a focus on teaching American Indian or Alaska Native students ABCD VE012626 b. College courses , or other classes or workshops with a general focus on various cultures or diversity ABCD VE012628

VH158525 5. During the last two years , how many times have you consulted each of the following resources to help you improve the academic performance of your American Indian or Alaska Native students? Fill in one oval on each line.

Never 1 or 2 times 3 or 4 times 5 or more times a. Online websites or databases ABCD VH158526 b. Articles in professional journals ABCD VH158527 c. Local libraries or cultural centers ABCD VH158530 d. Other teachers in your school ABCD VH158529 e. Elders or other experts ABCD VH158528VH040247 6. During the last two years , to what extent have you implemented culturally specific instructional practices for American Indian or Alaska Native students in your classroom? A Not at all B Small extent C Moderate extent D Large extent

VH040275 7. During the last two years , how many times have you attended professional or community-based development programs ( such as in-service classes and workshops , including online classes ) aimed at developing culturally specific instructional practices for American Indian or Alaska Native students?

A Never B 1 or 2 times C 3 or 4 times D 5 or more times

VH040281 8. To what extent have you implemented lessons learned from these professional or community-based development programs in your classroom? A Not at all B Small extent C Moderate extent D Large extent Skip to Question 10.9. Who sponsored the professional or community-based development programs you attended in the last two years? Fill in all ovals that apply. A State B District C Tribal education department D Indian education professional associations E College or university F Other ( please specify ) : _________________________________

VE012654 10. To what extent do you speak any of the native languages spoken by American Indian or Alaska Native students who attend this school? If you know more than one of these languages , answer for the one you know best. A No knowledge or skill ; nonspeaker B Minimal functional or communicative ability ; ability to use some words or phrases C Moderate communicative ability ; can express some ideas and communicate in some situations , but limited and cannot always express ideas D Fluent nonnative speaker E Fluent native speaker

VE012658 11. To what extent do you use your students ’ American Indian or Alaska Native language ( s ) when you teach any core subject ( reading , mathematics , science , and social studies ) ? A Instruction is entirely in English. B Instruction is primarily in English , but words or phrases from the students ’ American Indian or Alaska Native language ( s ) are included occasionally. C Instruction is primarily in English , but words or phrases from the students ’ American Indian or Alaska Native language ( s ) are included frequently. D Instruction is primarily in the students ’ American Indian or Alaska Native language ( s )

. VH040284VE012660 12. Have you received any of the following forms of preparation for teaching students whose first language is not English ( sometimes called Limited English Proficiency [LEP] students or English Language Learners [ELL] ) ? Fill in one oval on each line.

Yes No a. At least one college-level course on how to teach students whose first language is not English ( but not a major , minor , or special emphasis ) A B VE012662 b. An undergraduate or graduate major , minor , or special emphasis in teaching English as a Second Language ( ESL ), English Language Development ( ELD ), or Bilingual Education A B VE012665 c. Any other training or professional development on how to teach students whose first language is not English A B VE012666

VH154089 13. To what extent do you use the following to assess the progress of your American Indian or Alaska Native students? Fill in one oval on each line.

Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent a. State assessments ABCD VH154090 b. District assessments ABCD VH154091 c. Assessments developed by American Indian or Alaska Native organizations ABCD VH154092 d. Tests supplied by textbook publishers ( for example , end of unit or chapter tests ) ABCD VH154093 e. Teacher-made tests or quizzes ABCD VH154098 f. Performance-based assessments ABCD VH154095 g. Group projects ABCD VH154096 h. Oral responses of students during class discussions ABCD VH154097 i. Assessments to evaluate English language proficiency ABCD VH154925VH043923 14. Do you teach reading/language arts to grade 4 students?

A Yes

B No

VH040381 15. How often do you integrate materials about the following topics into your reading/language arts lessons? Fill in one oval on each line.

Never At least once a year At least once a month At least once a week Every day or almost every day a. American Indian or Alaska Native culture or history ABCDE VH040385 b. Current issues affecting American Indian or Alaska Native people or communities ABCDE VH040386 Go to Question 15. Skip to Question 18.c. Read about , or discuss , current issues of concern to the American Indian or Alaska Native community ABCDE VE012691

d. Write about experiences or issues affecting American Indian or Alaska Native people ABCDE VE012692

e. Write about their own experiences as an American Indian or Alaska Native person ABCDE VE012693

VE012696 17. How much do you rely on each of the following documents in planning reading/language arts lessons? Fill in one oval on each line.

Not at all A little Some A lot Not aware of any a. Standards developed by national professional organizations ABCDE VE012698 b. State content standards ABCDE VE012700 c. District content standards ABCDE VE012701 d. American Indian or Alaska Native content or cultural standards ABCDE VE012703 VE012686 16. How often do you have your students do each of the following reading/language arts activities? Fill in one oval on each line.

Never At least once a year At least once a month At least once a week Every day or almost every day a. Read literature with American Indian or Alaska Native themes ABCDE VE012689 b. Read literature by American Indian or Alaska Native authors ABCDE VE012690VH043941 18. Do you teach mathematics to grade 4 students?

A Yes Go to Question 19.

B No

VH040387 19. How often do you integrate materials about the following topics into your mathematics lessons? Fill in one oval on each line.

Never At least once a year At least once a month At least once a week Every day or almost every day a. American Indian or Alaska Native culture or history ABCDE VH040390 b. Current issues affecting American Indian or Alaska Native people or communities ABCDE VH040392 Skip to Question 22.b. Participate in activities that integrate mathematics with American Indian or Alaska Native themes ( for example , use traditional symbols and designs to teach geometric concepts ) ABCDE VE012735

c. Study traditional American Indian or Alaska Native mathematics ( for example , American Indian or Alaska Native systems of counting , estimating , and recording quantities ) ABCDE VE012737

d. Study mathematics within traditional American Indian or Alaska Native contexts ( for example , American Indian or Alaska Native systems of astronomy and physics ) ABCDE VE012739 VE012730 20. How often do you have your students do each of the following mathematics activities? Fill in one oval on each line.

Never At least once a year At least once a month At least once a week Every day or almost every day a. Solve mathematics problems that reflect situations found in American Indian or Alaska Native communities ABCDE VE012733c. District content standards ABCDE VE012747 d. American Indian or Alaska Native content or cultural standards ABCDE VE012749

VH043953 22. How much do you agree with each of the following statements about the materials available in your school library , media center , or resource center? Fill in one oval on each line. Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree a. The number of books and materials available for 4th grade students is sufficient. ABCD VH043957 b. The quality of the books and materials available for 4th grade students is satisfactory. ABCD VH043959 c. The number of books and materials specific to American Indian and Alaska Native culture available for 4th grade students is sufficient. ABCD VH043964

d. The quality of the books and materials specific to American Indian and Alaska Native culture available for 4th grade students is satisfactory. ABCD VH043966 VE012740 21. How much do you rely on each of the following documents in planning mathematics lessons? Fill in one oval on each line.

Not at all A little Some A lot Not aware of any a. Standards developed by national professional organizations ABCDE VE012743 b. State content standards ABCDE VE01274623.

VB331330 24. A No , I am not Hispanic or Latino. B Yes , I am Mexican , Mexican American , or Chicano. C Yes , I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American. D Yes , I am Cuban or Cuban American. E Yes , I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.

VE021069 25. Which of the following best describes you? Fill in one or more ovals

. A White B Black or African American C Asian D American Indian or Alaska Native ( Print the name of your American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group below. You may indicate more than one tribe or group. )

____________________________________________________________________________________ E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander Are you Hispanic or Latino? Fill in one or more ovals

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. To what extent is each of the following a problem in your school? Fill in one oval on each line.

Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent a. Student absenteeism ABCD VH040413 b. Student tardiness ABCD VH040414 c. Student health problems ABCD VH040416 d. Student misbehavior in class ABCD VH040422 e. Physical conflicts among students ABCD VH040424 f. Bullying ABCD VH040425 g. Low student aspirations ABCD VH040427 h. Low teacher expectations ABCD VH040428 i. Low family involvement ABCD VH040430VE012750 26. What have you found to be the most effective teaching and learning strategies for increasing the achievement of your American Indian or Alaska Native students?

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# NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS Wave 2 Submittal for 2015 VOLUME II SURVEY QUESTIONS

Part 2b Teacher Grade 8

Part 2b contains Teacher Grade 8 components: Science — Background, Education, Training Science — Classroom Organi zation and Instruction KaSA (Puerto Rico adapted) Teacher — BET, COI-Math NIES Questions
The amount of time estimated to complete these forms: Grade 8 Teacher Questionnaire – 2 0 minutes , 30 minutes if more than one subject KaSA (Puerto Rico adapted) Teacher – 20 minutes NIES Teacher Questionnaire – 20 minutes

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1 2 0 minutes for complete Grade 8 teach er questionnaire (30 minutes, if more than one subject) ;

20 minutes for NIES teacher questionnaire; 20 minutes for KaSA t eacher.

# Teacher Grade 8 Background, Education, Training (BET) – Science

Teacher Grade 8 BET-Science QuestionsVB331330 1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Select all squares that apply. A No , I am not Hispanic or Latino. B Yes , I am Mexican , Mexican American , or Chicano. C Yes , I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American. D Yes , I am Cuban or Cuban American. E Yes , I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.

VB331331 2. Which of the following best describes you? Select all squares that apply. A White B Black or African American C Asian D American Indian or Alaska Native E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

VE577729 3. Excluding student teaching , how many years have you worked as an elementary or secondary teacher , counting this year? A Less than 1 year B 1–2 years C 3–5 years D 6–10 years E 11–20 years F 21 or more yearsA Less than 1 year B 1–2 years C 3–5 years D 6–10 years E 11–20 years F 21 or more years

VE577841 5. Have you been awarded tenure by the school where you currently teach? A Yes B No C My school does not award tenure.

VF096239 6. Do you hold a regular or standard certificate that is valid in the state in which you are currently teaching? A Yes , I hold a permanent certificate. B Yes , I hold a temporary certificate. ( This type of certificate may require additional coursework , student teaching , etc. ) C No , but I am currently working toward certification. D No , and I am not planning to obtain certification. VF883718 4. Excluding student teaching , how many years have you taught science in grades 6 through 12 , counting this year?VC309891 8. Are you certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in at least one content area? ( The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nongovernmental organization that administers National Board certification , a voluntary national assessment program that certifies teachers who meet high professional standards. In order to gain certification , the candidate must at least complete a portfolio of classroom practice and pass one or more tests of content knowledge. ) A Yes , I am fully certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. B I am working towards my National Board certification. C No

HE001012 9. What is the highest academic degree you hold? A High school diploma B Associate ’ s degree/vocational certification C Bachelor ’ s degree D Master ’ s degree E Education specialist ’ s or professional diploma based on at least one year ’ s work past master ’ s degree F Doctorate G Professional degree ( e.g. , M.D. , LL.B. , J.D. , D.D.S. ) VF096243 7. Did you enter teaching through an alternative route to certification program? ( An alternative route to certification program is a program that was designed to expedite the transition of nonteachers to a teaching career , for example , a state , district , or university alternative route to certification program. ) A Yes B NoVB333658 10. Did you have a major , minor , or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of your undergraduate coursework? Select one circle in each row.

Yes , a major Yes , a minor or special emphasis No a. Biology or other life science ABC VB595990 b. Physics , chemistry , or other physical science ABC VB595991 c. Earth or space science ABC VB595992 d. Mathematics or mathematics education ABC VB595993 e. Science education ABC VB556070 f. Engineering or engineering education ABC VC304764 g. Elementary or secondary education ABC VB595189 h. Special education ( including students with disabilities ) ABC VE113515 i. English language learning ABC VE113516

VE741708 11. Since completing your undergraduate degree , have you taken any graduate courses?

A Yes Go to Question 12.

B No Skip to Question 13.VB345619 12. Did you have a major , minor , or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of your graduate coursework? Select one circle in each row.

Yes , a major Yes , a minor or special emphasis No a. Biology or other life science ABC VB595994 b. Physics , chemistry , or other physical science ABC VB595995 c. Earth or space science ABC VB595996 d. Mathematics or mathematics education ABC VB595997 e. Science education ABC VB556072 f. Engineering or engineering education ABC VC304761 g. Elementary or secondary education ABC VB595190 h. Special education ( including students with disabilities ) ABC VE113560 i. English language learning ABC VE113562VC304726 13. Consider all of the professional development activities you participated in during the last two years . To what extent did you learn about each of the following topics? Select one circle in each row.

Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent a. How students learn science ABCD VC304728 b. Scientific inquiry and/or technological design ABCD VC304729 c. Content standards in science ABCD VC304730 d. Curricular materials available in science ( units , texts ) ABCD VC304731 e. Instructional methods for teaching science ABCD VC304732 f. Instructional methods for teaching technological design ABCD VC304733 g. Effective use of laboratory activities in science instruction ABCD VC304734 h. Effective use of information and communication technology ( ICT ) in science instruction ABCD VC304736 i. Methods for assessing students in science ABCD VC304738 j. Preparation of students for district and state assessments ABCD VC304739 k. Strategies for teaching science to students from diverse backgrounds ( including English language learners ) ABCD VC304740VC323259 14. During the last two years , did you participate in or lead any of the following professional development activities related to the teaching of science ? Select one circle in each row.

Yes , I have participated. Yes , I have led. No a. College course taken after your first certification ABC VC323264 b. Workshop or training session ABC VC323266 c. Conference or professional association meeting ABC VC323269 d. Observational visit to another school ABC VC323272 e. Mentoring and/or peer observation and coaching as part of a formal arrangement ABC VC323273 f. Committee or task force focusing on curriculum , instruction , or student assessment ABC VC323277 g. Regularly scheduled discussion or study group ABC VC323280 h. Teacher collaborative or network ( such as one organized by an outside agency or over the Internet ) ABC VC323281 i. Individual or collaborative research ABC VC323283 j. Independent reading on a regular basis ( for example , educational journals , books , or the Internet ) ABC VC323285 k. Co-teaching/team teaching ABC VC323286 l. Consultation with a subject specialist ABC VC323288VC191232 15. During the last two years , have you received training from any source in any of the following areas? Select one circle in each row.

No , I am already proficient. No , I have not. Yes a. Basic computer training ABC VC191233 b. Software applications ABC VC191234 c. Use of the Internet ABC VC191235 d. Use of other technology—for example , satellite access , wireless Web , interactive video , closed-circuit television , videoconferencing ABC VC191237 e. Integration of computers and other technology into classroom instruction ABC VC191238

# Teacher Grade 8 Classroom Organization and Instruction (COI) – Science

Teacher Grade 8 COI-Science QuestionsThe following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for science instruction. If you teach more than one eighth-grade class , please choose a single class to use as the basis for answering the questions about classroom organization.VB598092 1. Which best describes your role in teaching science to this class? Select one circle. A I do not teach science to this class. B I teach all or most subjects , including science. C The only subject I teach is science. D We team teach , and I have primary responsibility for teaching science.

VF017603 2. How many students are in this class? A 15 or fewer B 16–18 C 19–20 D 21–25 E 26–30 F 31–35 G 36 or moreVF633144 5. To what extent do you use each of the following student groupings for science instruction in your classroom? Select one circle in each row.

Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent a. Groupings based on students ’ interest in science/science-related topics ABCD VF633146 b. Groupings based on students ’ learning preferences or styles ABCD VF633149 c. Groupings based on students ’ readiness or current achievement level ABCD VF633150 VH142206 4. Are students assigned to this class by achievement level? A Yes B No . VH142009 3. In a typical week , how much time do you spend teaching science to the students in this class? Write in the hours and minutes. ________ hours and ________ minutes per weekVB608618 7. In this class , about how much time do you spend on each of the following areas of science? Select one circle in each row. None Little Some A lot a. Life science ABCD VB608619 b. Earth and space science ABCD VC759072 c. Physical science ABCD VB608621 d. Engineering and technology ABCD VC759073 . VB610542 6. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in science? Select one circle in each row.

Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a week Almost every day a. Multiple-choice tests ABCD VB610543 b. Short written responses ( e.g. , a phrase or sentence ) ABCD VB610544 c. Long written responses ( e.g. , several sentences or paragraphs ) ABCD VB610545 d. Performance-based assessments ABCD VH157952 e. Group projects ABCD VH157953VC767836 8. About how often do your science students do each of the following? Select one circle in each row.

Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a week Every day or almost every day a. Read a science textbook ABCD VC767837 b. Read a book or magazine about science ABCD VC767838 c. Work with other students on a science activity or project ABCD VC767839 d. Prepare a written science report ABCD VC767841 e. Watch a movie , video , or DVD about science ABCD VC767843 f. Watch a science teacher do a science activity ABCD VC767845 g. Do hands-on activities or investigations in science ABCD VC767846 h. Talk about the measurements and results from students ’ hands-on activities ABCD VC767849 i. Take a science test or quiz ABCD VC767850 j. Identify questions that can be addressed through scientific investigations ABCD VC767851 k. Discuss the kinds of problems that engineers can solve ABCD VC767852 .

l. Figure out different ways to solve a science problem ABCD VC767854 m. Present what they have learned about science ABCD VC767856VC976013 9. To what extent do you emphasize each of the following objectives in teaching science to your eighth-grade class? Select one circle in each row.

Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent a. Increase students ’ interest in science ABCD VC976015 b. Increase awareness of the importance of science in daily life ABCD VC976023 c. Learn about applications of science to environmental issues ABCD VC976026 d. Teach scientific facts and principles ABCD VC976017 e. Teach scientific methods ABCD VC976018 f. Equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for studying science in upper grade levels ABCD VF633272 g. Develop systematic observation skills ABCD VC976025 h. Develop inquiry skills ABCD VC976020 i. Develop skills in lab techniques ABCD VC976022 j. Develop problem-solving skills ABCD VF654412 k. Develop scientific writing skills ABCD VC976027 .VF633196 10. To what extent does your school system ( including your school and school district ) provide the following to you? Select one circle in each row.

Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent a. Science textbooks ( including digital forms , such as online textbooks ) ABCD VF633197 b. Science magazines and books ( including digital forms , such as online magazines and books ) ABCD VF633198 c. Supplies or equipment for science demonstrations ABCD VF633199 d. Supplies or equipment for science labs ABCD VF633200 e. Space to conduct science labs ABCD VF633201 f. Computers for students ’ use in class ABCD VF633208 g. Computer labs ABCD VF633203 h. Computers for teachers ’ use ABCD VF633204 i. Computerized science labs for classroom use ABCD VF633205 j. Audiovisual materials ABCD VF633206 k. Science kits ABCD VF633207 l. Scientific measurement instruments ( e.g. , telescopes , microscopes , thermometers , or weighing scales ) ABCD VF633202c. Tablet computer ABCD VH157981 d. Digital projector ( device that connects to a computer to display presentations or demonstrate lessons , such as an LCD ) ABCD VC976054

e. CD-ROM ABCD VC976056 f. Online software ABCD VC976057 g. Digital music device ( pocket-sized music player used to listen to or create audio files , such as an MP3 player ) ABCD VC976059 h. Cable/satellite/ closed-circuit television ABCD VC976061 i. DVD player and DVDs ABCD VC976063 j. Digital camera ABCD VC976067 k. Graphing calculator ABCD VC976068 l. Handheld device ( pocket-sized computing device , such as personal digital assistant or smartphone ) ABCD VC976071 m. Data collection sensors/ probes ( tool that connects to a handheld device or graphing calculator and detects motion , pH , temperature , light ) ABCD VC976072

n. Online course management system ( web-based software used to organize information , assignments , grades , and discussions ) ABCD VC976073 o. Digital whiteboard ( computerized display panels that can respond to fingertip command and creates a shared interactive space , akin to traditional chalkboards ) ABCD VC976075 VC976046 11. To what extent do you use each of the following technological resources for eighth-grade science instruction? Select one circle in each row.

Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent a. Desktop computer ABCD VC976050 b. Laptop computer ABCD VC976051VC976076 12. In your eighth-grade class , how often do your students use a computer or other technological resources to do each of the following? Select one circle in each row.

Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a week Every day or almost every day a. Conduct a search for science information ABCD VC976080 b. Simulate a physical or biological process or see how something works ( for example , how planets orbit the sun , how gas expands ) ABCD VC976081 c. Make a chart or graph that shows results of science projects ABCD VC976084

HE001022 13. Which of the following statements is true about how well your school system provides you with the instructional materials and other resources you need to teach your class? A I get all the resources I need. B I get most of the resources I need. C I get some of the resources I need. D I don ’ t get any of the resources I need.b. Supplement the regular course curriculum with additional material for some students ABCD VC976088 c. Vary the pace of instruction for some students ABCD VF640396 d. Have some students engage in different classroom activities ABCD VC976092 e. Set different achievement standards for some students ABCD VC976094

VC767810 15. How often do you meet with students one-on-one to review their work and evaluate their progress in science? A Never or hardly ever B A few times a year C Once or twice a month D Once or twice a week E Every day or almost every day . VC976085 14. When you teach science to your eighth-grade class , do you do any of the following? Select one circle in each row.

Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent a. Use a different set of methods in teaching some students ABCD VC976086c. Discuss progress the student has made toward goals previously set ABCDE VC767832 d. Determine how to adjust your teaching strategies to meet the student ’ s current learning needs and to reflect the student ’ s future goals ABCDE VC767834

VH142282 17. In addition to your regular classroom instruction , how often do you use the following to engage eighth-grade students in learning science? Select one circle in each row.

Not at all 1–2 times per year 3 or more times per year a. Science fairs ABC VH142283 b. Science competitions ABC VH142284 c. Science-related field trips ( including museums , zoos , aquariums , science centers , and other similar sites ) ABC VH142285 . VC767829 16. How often do you do each of the following with individual students to evaluate their progress in science? Select one circle in each row.

Never or hardly ever A few times a year Once or twice a month Once or twice a

week Every day or almost every day a. Discuss the student ’ s current level of performance ABCDE VC767830 b. Set goals for specific progress the student would like to make ABCDE VC767831

# Teacher Grade  KaSA Background, Education, Training (adapted for Puerto Rico)

Teacher Grade 8 KaSA BET QuestionsVB331330 1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Select all squares that apply. A No , I am not Hispanic or Latino. B Yes , I am Mexican , Mexican American , or Chicano. C Yes , I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American. D Yes , I am Cuban or Cuban American. E Yes , I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.

VB331331 2. Which of the following best describes you? Select all squares that apply. A White B Black or African American C Asian D American Indian or Alaska Native E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

VE577729 3. Excluding student teaching , how many years have you worked as an elementary or secondary teacher , counting this year? A Less than 1 year B 1–2 years C 3–5 years D 6–10 years E 11–20 years F 21 or more yearsVE654882 4. Excluding student teaching , how many years have you taught mathematics in grades 6 through 12 , counting this year? A Less than 1 year B 1–2 years C 3–5 years D 6–10 years E 11–20 years F 21 or more years

VE577841 5. Have you been awarded tenure by the school where you currently teach? A Yes B No C My school does not award tenure.

VF241195 6. Do you hold a regular or standard teaching certificate in Puerto Rico? A Yes , I hold a permanent certificate. B Yes , I hold a temporary certificate. ( This type of certificate may require additional coursework , student teaching , etc. ) C No , but I am currently working toward certification. D No , and I am not planning to obtain certification.VF096243 7. Did you enter teaching through an alternative route to certification program? ( An alternative route to certification program is a program that was designed to expedite the transition of nonteachers to a teaching career , for example , a state , district , or university alternative route to certification program. ) A Yes B No

VC309891 8. Are you certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in at least one content area? ( The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nongovernmental organization that administers National Board certification , a voluntary national assessment program that certifies teachers who meet high professional standards. In order to gain certification , the candidate must at least complete a portfolio of classroom practice and pass one or more tests of content knowledge. ) A Yes , I am fully certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. B I am working towards my National Board certification. C No

HE001012 9. What is the highest academic degree you hold? A High school diploma B Associate ’ s degree/vocational certification C Bachelor ’ s degree D Master ’ s degree E Education specialist ’ s or professional diploma based on at least one year ’ s work past master ’ s degree F Doctorate G Professional degree ( e.g. , M.D. , LL.B. , J.D. , D.D.S. )VB333658 10. Did you have a major , minor , or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of your undergraduate coursework? Select one circle in each row.

Yes , a major Yes , a minor or special emphasis No a. Mathematics education ABC VB482657 b. Mathematics ABC VB482658 c. Other mathematics-related subject such as statistics ABC VB608497 d. Education ( including secondary education ) ABC VB482938 e. Special education ( including students with disabilities ) ABC VE113515 f. Spanish language learning ABC VF269303

VE741708 11. Since completing your undergraduate degree , have you taken any graduate courses?

A Yes Go to Question 12.

B No Skip to Question 13.

. VB345619 12. Did you have a major , minor , or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of your graduate coursework? Select one circle in each row.

Yes , a major Yes , a minor or special emphasis No a. Mathematics education ABC VB473837 b. Mathematics ABC VB473838 c. Other mathematics-related subject such as statistics ABC VB473839 d. Education ( including secondary education ) ABC VB482939 e. Special education ( including students with disabilities ) ABC VE113560 f. Spanish language learning ABC VF269309VB543441 13. Consider all of the professional development activities you participated in during the last two years . To what extent did you learn about each of the following topics? Select one circle in each row.

Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent a. How students learn mathematics ABCD VB543502 b. Mathematics theory or applications ABCD VB543503 c. Content standards in mathematics ABCD VB543504 d. Curricular materials available in mathematics ( units , texts ) ABCD VB543505 e. Instructional methods for teaching mathematics ABCD VB543506 f. Effective use of manipulatives in mathematics instruction ABCD VB519181 g. Effective use of calculators in mathematics instruction ABCD VB543507 h. Use of computers or other technology in mathematics instruction ABCD VB543508 i. Methods for assessing students in mathematics ABCD VB543509 j. Preparation of students for district and state assessments ABCD VB543510 k. Issues related to ability grouping in mathematics ABCD VB543511 l. Strategies for teaching mathematics to students from diverse backgrounds ( including Spanish language learners ) ABCD VC038711VB482582 14. During the last two years , did you participate in or lead any of the following professional development activities related to the teaching of mathematics ? Select one circle in each row.

Yes No a. College course taken after your first certification A B VB482583 b. Workshop or training session A B VB482584 c. Conference or professional association meeting A B VB482585 d. Observational visit to another school A B VB482586 e. Mentoring and/or peer observation and coaching as part of a formal arrangement A B VB482587 f. Committee or task force focusing on curriculum , instruction , or student assessment A B VB482588 g. Regularly scheduled discussion or study group A B VB482589 h. Teacher collaborative or network , such as one organized by an outside agency or over the Internet A B VB482590 i. Individual or collaborative research A B VB482591 j. Independent reading on a regular basis—for example , educational journals , books , or the Internet A B VB482592 k. Co-teaching/team teaching A B VB482593 l. Consultation with a mathematics specialist A B VB482594

VB543642 15. Are you teaching the following mathematics courses to eighth-grade students this year ? Include honors sections. Select one circle in each row.

Yes No a. Remedial mathematics A B VB543643 b. General mathematics A B VB543644 c. Introduction to algebra/pre-algebra A B VB543645 d. Algebra A B VB543646 e. Integrated or sequential mathematics A B VB543647 f. Geometry A B VB543648

# Teacher Grade  KaSA Classroom Organization and Instruction - Math (adapted for Puerto Rico)

Teacher Grade 8 KaSA COI-Math QuestionsThe following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for mathematics instruction. If you teach more than one eighth-grade class , please choose a single class to use as the basis for answering the questions about classroom organization. If you do not teach mathematics , you have finished this questionnaire. Thank you for your time.VC311698 1. Which best describes your role in teaching mathematics to this class? A I do not teach mathematics to this class. B I teach all or most subjects , including mathematics. C The only subject I teach is mathematics. D We team teach , and I have primary responsibility for teaching mathematics.

VF017603 2. How many students are in this class? A 15 or fewer B 16–18 C 19–20 D 21–25 E 26–30 F 31–35 G 36 or more

VB543515 3. How many hours of mathematics instruction do your students receive in a typical week? A Less than 3 hours B At least 3 hours , but less than 5 hours C At least 5 hours , but less than 7 hours D 7 or more hours

HE002412 4. Are students assigned to this class by ability? A Yes B NoHE001104 5. Do you create groups within this class for mathematics instruction on the basis of ability? A Yes B No

Never or hardly ever Once or twice a year Once or twice a month Once or twice a week a. Multiple-choice tests ABCD HE001131 b. Problem sets ABCD HE001132 c. Short ( e.g. , a phrase or sentence ) or long ( e.g. , several sentences or paragraphs ) written responses ABCD HE001133 d. Individual or group projects or presentations ABCD HE001134

HE001106 7. Approximately how much mathematics homework do you assign to students in this class each day? A None B 15 minutes C 30 minutes D 45 minutes E One hour F More than one hour HE001130 6. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in mathematics? Select one circle in each row.lessons? A Unrestricted use B Restricted use C Calculators are not permitted.

VB535973 9. What kind of calculator do your students usually use during mathematics lessons? A None B Basic four-function ( addition , subtraction , multiplication , division ) C Scientific ( not graphing ) D Graphing

VB535974 10. When you give students a mathematics test or quiz , how often do they use a calculator? A Never B Sometimes C Always VB543554 8. To what extent are students permitted to use calculators during mathematicsLittle or no emphasis Moderate emphasis Heavy emphasis a. Numbers and operations ABC ID110366 b. Measurement ABC ID110367 c. Geometry ABC ID110368 d. Data analysis , statistics , and probability ABC VC767633 e. Algebra and functions ABC VC767634

VB543516 12. Are computers available for use by you or your students? A Yes , computers are available to my students and to me. B Yes , I have access to computers , but my students do not. C No , neither my students nor I have access to computers at school. TO044600 11. Think about your plans for this mathematics class for the entire year. How much emphasis did you or will you give each of the following? Select one circle in each row.Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a week Every day or almost every day a. Practice or review mathematics topics on the computer ABCD VC976334 b. Extend mathematics learning with enrichment activities on the computer ABCD VC976335 c. Research a mathematics topic on the computer ABCD VF018146 d. Use a drawing program for geometric shapes ABCD VC976339 e. Use a graphing program ABCD VC976353 f. Play mathematics computer games ABCD VC976355

VC976295 14. Which of the following statements best describes how well your school system provides you with the materials and other resources you need for mathematics instruction? A I do not have the resources I need. B I have some of the resources I need. C I have most of the resources I need. D I have all of the resources I need. VC976333 13. In your eighth-grade mathematics class this year , how often do your students use a computer or other technological resources to do each of the following? Select one circle in each row.Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent a. Set different achievement standards for some students ABCD VC976363 b. Supplement the regular course curriculum with additional material for some students ABCD VC976364 c. Have some students engage in different classroom activities ABCD VC976365 d. Use a different set of methods in teaching some students ABCD VC976366 e. Pace my teaching differently for some students ABCD VC976367 VC976362 15. When you teach mathematics to your eighth-grade class , do you do any of the following? Select one circle in each row.Never or hardly ever A few times a year Once or twice a month Once or twice a

week Every day or almost every day a. Discuss the student ’ s current level of performance ABCDE VC976304 b. Set goals for specific progress the student would like to make ABCDE VC976305 c. Discuss progress the student has made toward goals previously set ABCDE VC976306 d. Determine how to adjust your teaching strategies to meet the student ’ s current learning needs and to reflect the student ’ s future goals ABCDE VC976307 VC976303 16. How often do you do each of the following with individual students to evaluate their progress in mathematics? Select one circle in each row.

# Teacher Grade 8 NIES

Teacher Grade 8 NIES Questions The amount of time estimated to co mplete this form is 20 minutes.VC190809 1. Counting this year , how many years have you taught at this school? If less than 1 year total at this school , enter “ 01. ”

Years National Indian Education Study Grade 8 Teacher Questionnaire The questions in this survey are designed to gather information about the classroom experiences of American Indian or Alaska Native ( AI/AN ) students. In particular , we ask about the inclusion of native languages and cultural perspectives in the curriculum and about interactions between the school and the AI/AN community. Teachers who have only a few AI/AN students in their classes may adopt different teaching strategies than teachers who have many such students. There are no wrong answers to these questions. Use only a No. 2 pencil to answer all questions in this booklet. Some questions require you to answer by filling in the ovals completely. For other questions , you are asked to fill in numbers. For these questions , please print the appropriate number LEGIBLY in each of the boxes provided. Keep all printing in boxes.

Other questions require you to PRINT ANSWERS LEGIBLY on the lines indicated. For all questions , do not make any stray marks. 

# 0 5 Example : 5 Should be written as NIES Grade 8 Teacher. VB592443 2. To what extent have you acquired knowledge , skills , and information specific to teaching American Indian or Alaska Native students from each of the following sources? Fill in one oval on each line.

Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent a. Independent reading and study ABCD VB592446 b. Your own personal or family background and experiences ABCD VB592448 c. Locally sponsored American Indian or Alaska Native cultural orientation program ABCD VC202922 d. Living and working in an American Indian or Alaska Native community ABCD VC202915

VE012624 3. To what extent have you acquired knowledge , skills , and information specific to teaching American Indian or Alaska Native students from each of the following types of classes? Fill in one oval on each line.

Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent a. College courses , or other classes or workshops with a focus on teaching American Indian or Alaska Native students ABCD VE012626 b. College courses , or other classes or workshops with a general focus on various cultures or diversity ABCD VE012628VH158525 4. During the last two years , how many times have you consulted each of the following resources to help you improve the academic performance of your American Indian or Alaska Native students? Fill in one oval on each line.

Never 1 or 2 times 3 or 4 times 5 or more times a. Online websites or databases ABCD VH158526 b. Articles in professional journals ABCD VH158527 c. Local libraries or cultural centers ABCD VH158530 d. Other teachers in your school ABCD VH158529 e. Elders or other experts ABCD VH158528

VH040247 5. During the last two years , to what extent have you implemented culturally specific instructional practices for American Indian or Alaska Native students in your classroom? A Not at all B Small extent C Moderate extent D Large extentVH040275 6. During the last two years , how many times have you attended professional or community-based development programs ( such as in-service classes and workshops , including online classes ) aimed at developing culturally specific instructional practices for American Indian or Alaska Native students?

A Never Skip to Question 9.

B 1 or 2 times C 3 or 4 times D 5 or more times

VH040281 7. To what extent have you implemented lessons learned from these professional or community-based development programs in your classroom? A Not at all B Small extent C Moderate extent D Large extent

VH040284 8. Who sponsored the professional or community-based development programs you attended in the last two years? Fill in all ovals that apply. A State B District C Tribal education department D Indian education professional associations E College or university F Other ( please specify ) : _________________________________VE012654 9. To what extent do you speak any of the native languages spoken by American Indian or Alaska Native students who attend this school? If you know more than one of these languages , answer for the one you know best. A No knowledge or skill ; nonspeaker B Minimal functional or communicative ability ; ability to use some words or phrases C Moderate communicative ability ; can express some ideas and communicate in some situations , but limited and cannot always express ideas D Fluent nonnative speaker E Fluent native speaker

VE012660 10. Have you received any of the following forms of preparation for teaching students whose first language is not English ( sometimes called Limited English Proficiency [LEP] students or English Language Learners [ELL] ) ? Fill in one oval on each line.

Yes No a. At least one college-level course on how to teach students whose first language is not English ( but not a major , minor , or special emphasis ) A B VE012662 b. An undergraduate or graduate major , minor , or special emphasis in teaching English as a Second Language ( ESL ), English Language Development ( ELD ), or Bilingual Education A B VE012665 c. Any other training or professional development on how to teach students whose first language is not English A B VE012666c. Assessments developed by American Indian or Alaska Native organizations ABCD VH154092 d. Tests supplied by textbook publishers ( for example , end of unit or chapter tests ) ABCD VH154093 e. Teacher-made tests or quizzes ABCD VH154098 f. Performance-based assessments ABCD VH154095 g. Group projects ABCD VH154096 h. Oral responses of students during class discussions ABCD VH154097 i. Assessments to evaluate English language proficiency ABCD VH154925

VE012771 12. Do you teach reading/language arts to grade 8 students?

A Yes

B No Go to Question 13. Skip to Question 18. VH154089 11. To what extent do you use the following to assess the progress of your American Indian or Alaska Native students? Fill in one oval on each line.

Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent a. State assessments ABCD VH154090 b. District assessments ABCD VH154091VE012780 14. To what extent do you use your students ’ American Indian or Alaska Native language ( s ) when you teach reading/language arts ? A Instruction is entirely in English. B Instruction is primarily in English , but words or phrases from the students ’ American Indian or Alaska Native language ( s ) are included occasionally. C Instruction is primarily in English , but words or phrases from the students ’ American Indian or Alaska Native language ( s ) are included frequently. D Instruction is primarily in the students ’ American Indian or Alaska Native language ( s )

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VH040381 15. How often do you integrate materials about the following topics into your reading/language arts lessons? Fill in one oval on each line.

Never At least once a year At least once a month At least once a week Every day or almost every day a. American Indian or Alaska Native culture or history ABCDE VH040385 b. Current issues affecting American Indian or Alaska Native people or communities ABCDE VH040386 VE012774 13. How many students are American Indian or Alaska Native in your reading/language arts class? ( Include both enrolled tribal members and descendants in your calculations. ) A Few ( less than 5 ) B Several , but less than half the class C At least half the class , but not every student D The whole class E I don ’ t know.c. Read about , or discuss , current issues of concern to the American Indian or Alaska Native community ABCDE VE012691

d. Write about experiences or issues affecting American Indian or Alaska Native people ABCDE VE012692

e. Write about their own experiences as an American Indian or Alaska Native person ABCDE VE012693

VE012696 17. How much do you rely on each of the following documents in planning reading/language arts lessons? Fill in one oval on each line.

Not at all A little Some A lot Not aware of any a. Standards developed by national professional organizations ABCDE VE012698 b. State content standards ABCDE VE012700 c. District content standards ABCDE VE012701 d. American Indian or Alaska Native content or cultural standards ABCDE VE012703 VE012686 16. How often do you have your students do each of the following reading/language arts activities? Fill in one oval on each line.

Never At least once a year At least once a month At least once a week Every day or almost every day a. Read literature with American Indian or Alaska Native themes ABCDE VE012689 b. Read literature by American Indian or Alaska Native authors ABCDE VE012690VE012783 18. Do you teach mathematics to grade 8 students?

A Yes

B No

VE012784 19. How many students are American Indian or Alaska Native in your mathematics class? ( Include both enrolled tribal members and descendants in your calculations. ) A Few ( less than 5 ) B Several , but less than half the class C At least half the class , but not every student D The whole class E I don ’ t know. Go to Question 19. Skip to Question 24.VE012785 20. To what extent do you use your students ’ American Indian or Alaska Native language ( s ) when you teach mathematics ? A Instruction is entirely in English. B Instruction is primarily in English , but words or phrases from the students ’ American Indian or Alaska Native language ( s ) are included occasionally. C Instruction is primarily in English , but words or phrases from the students ’ American Indian or Alaska Native language ( s ) are included frequently. D Instruction is primarily in the students ’ American Indian or Alaska Native language ( s )

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VH040387 21. How often do you integrate materials about the following topics into your mathematics lessons? Fill in one oval on each line.

Never At least once a year At least once a month At least once a week Every day or almost every day a. American Indian or Alaska Native culture or history ABCDE VH040390 b. Current issues affecting American Indian or Alaska Native people or communities ABCDE VH040392b. Participate in activities that integrate mathematics with American Indian or Alaska Native themes ( for example , use traditional symbols and designs to teach geometric concepts ) ABCDE VE012735

c. Study traditional American Indian or Alaska Native mathematics ( for example , American Indian or Alaska Native systems of counting , estimating , and recording quantities ) ABCDE VE012737

d. Study mathematics within traditional American Indian or Alaska Native contexts ( for example , American Indian or Alaska Native systems of astronomy and physics ) ABCDE VE012739 VE012730 22. How often do you have your students do each of the following mathematics activities? Fill in one oval on each line.

Never At least once a year At least once a month At least once a week Every day or almost every day a. Solve mathematics problems that reflect situations found in American Indian or Alaska Native communities ABCDE VE012733c. District content standards ABCDE VE012747 d. American Indian or Alaska Native content or cultural standards ABCDE VE012749

VH040395 24. How much do you agree with each of the following statements about the materials available in your school library , media center , or resource center? Fill in one oval on each line. Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree a. The number of books and materials available for 8th grade students is sufficient. ABCD VH040399 b. The quality of the books and materials available for 8th grade students is satisfactory. ABCD VH040401 c. The number of books and materials specific to American Indian and Alaska Native culture available for 8th grade students is sufficient. ABCD VH040402

d. The quality of the books and materials specific to American Indian and Alaska Native culture available for 8th grade students is satisfactory. ABCD VH040404 VE012740 23. How much do you rely on each of the following documents in planning mathematics lessons? Fill in one oval on each line.

Not at all A little Some A lot Not aware of any a. Standards developed by national professional organizations ABCDE VE012743 b. State content standards ABCDE VE012746VH158533 25. About how many of your grade 8 students will complete the 8th grade? A None B A few C Some D Most E All F I don ’ t know.

VH158536 26. About how many of your grade 8 students will be prepared for high school? A None B A few C Some D Most E All F I don ’ t know.VB331330 28. A No , I am not Hispanic or Latino. B Yes , I am Mexican , Mexican American , or Chicano. C Yes , I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American. D Yes , I am Cuban or Cuban American. E Yes , I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Fill in one or more ovals

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. To what extent is each of the following a problem in your school? Fill in one oval on each line.

Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent a. Student absenteeism ABCD VH040413 b. Student tardiness ABCD VH040414 c. Student health problems ABCD VH040416 d. Teen pregnancies ABCD VH040417 e. Drug or alcohol use by students ABCD VH040421 f. Student misbehavior in class ABCD VH040422 g. Physical conflicts among students ABCD VH040424 h. Bullying ABCD VH040425 i. Low student aspirations ABCD VH040427 j. Low teacher expectations ABCD VH040428 k. Low family involvement ABCD VH040430VE012750 30. What have you found to be the most effective teaching and learning strategies for increasing the achievement of your American Indian or Alaska Native students?

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VE012752 31. In the space below , please share with us your thoughts about any other important issue ( s ) about your students , school , or community that are related to student academic performance , student aspirations , or other educational matters.

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________________________________________________________________________________________ VE021069 Which of the following best describes you? Fill in one or more ovals

. A White B Black or African American C Asian D American Indian or Alaska Native ( Print the name of your American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group below. You may indicate more than one tribe or group. )

____________________________________________________________________________________ E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 29.